Basic Home Fries Recipe

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Basic Home Fries
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  1. If you like, scrub potatoes and cut into 1/2 cubes. Place in pan with water to cover and bring to a boil. Cook until just tender, then drain and set aside. You may prep in advance, store them in fresh water in a tightly covered container in the reefigerator. Drain and dry completely befroe using. You don't need to bring to room temperature. I sometimes skip this part and cut smaller and throw into pan.
  2. Place a 10 skillet or saute pan over medium heat on stovetop. After a few minutes, add 1 tbls. of the olive oil(or enough to cover the bottom of the pan, wait about 10 seconds, then swirl to coat pan. Turn the heat up to medium high and add half the potatoes, spreading them into a single layer in the hot oil. Let cook a few minutes, then turn down the heat to medium and let cook, without stirring for 5-8 minutes. Resist stirring.
  3. Sprinkle in about 1/8 teaspoon of the salt and turn the potatoes over, using a metal spatula. I check to make sure they are getting nice and brown and crispy on the underside before turning. If they are not, let cook a few more minutes. Spread into a single layer and cook without stirring for another 5-10 minutes, or until golden brown. Scrape from the bottom to loosen the potatoes, and toss them around in the pan. Cook for another minute or two, then move them to a bowl, scraping out and saving all the tasty brown tidbits from the bottom of the pan. Repeat this procedure with the remaining potatoes, using another tbls. or so of the oil and another 1/8 teaspoons salt.
  4. After cooking the potatoes, scrape out the pan and wipe with a damp paper towel.(I sometimes skip wiping out the pan if it is fairly clean). Return pan to heat and when hot, add remaining tbls. of oil. You can also melt in a little margarine or butter if you like. Wait 10 seconds, then swirl to coat bottom of pan.
  5. Add the onions and saute over medium heat for 5-10 minutes, or until it becomes very soft. Sprinkle in the remaining 1/4 teaspoons salt, along with herbs, bell peppers, and garlic. Continue to cook, stirring often, for another 5 minutes or so.
  6. Return the potatoes to the pan and stir them into the onion mixture. Saute over medium heat for another 5-10 minutes(more if needed), or until everything is done to your liking.
  7. Taste to adjust the salt, and grind in some fresh black pepper.
  8. Serve hot or warm, topped with your favorite toppiings. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 337.82 Kcal (1414 kJ)
Calories from fat 100.33 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.15g 17%
Sodium 420.93mg 18%
Potassium 936.83mg 20%
Total Carbs 55.22g 18%
Sugars 13.68g 55%
Dietary Fiber 8.97g 36%
Protein 5.48g 11%
Vitamin C 57.8mg 96%
Vitamin A 3.5mg 115%
Iron 22.8mg 126%
Calcium 98.7mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 91.01 Kcal (381 kJ)
Calories from fat 27.03 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3g 17%
Sodium 113.4mg 18%
Potassium 252.38mg 20%
Total Carbs 14.88g 18%
Sugars 3.69g 55%
Dietary Fiber 2.42g 36%
Protein 1.48g 11%
Vitamin C 15.6mg 96%
Vitamin A 0.9mg 115%
Iron 6.1mg 126%
Calcium 26.6mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.9
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

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